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Old 06-03-2013, 08:37 PM   #252
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So why are upper body movements being tested, while the squat, which is probably a staple of any NHL fitness program, is being being ignored?

The tests are obviously out of date.
The problem with squats is it would be too easy to have a serious back injury like a blown disk. The jump tests are a lot safer and more predictive then a 1 rm squat.
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